by Ana Ansell | May 25, 2021 | News
Published in the Society of Leather Technologists & Chemists journal, Volume 105 R. P. DANIELS*, D. CUTNER and A. SADEGHI – Qualus, U. K. Abstract Inert polymer spheres, when used within processing floats, enhance the uptake of chemicals and products used in...
by Ana Ansell | Apr 28, 2021 | News
R. P. Daniels, D. Cutner, A. Sadeghi, Qualus, UK – World Leather The part-replacement of water in a float by the addition of inert polymer spheres allows good distribution of products between individual skins in leather making. At the same time, the increase in...
by Ana Ansell | Apr 22, 2021 | News
Future Net Zero: Are alternative leather materials as green and sustainable as their names imply? Recent research shows that many should in fact come with a sustainability health warning Hardly a week goes by without a leading fashion brand announcing that it’s...
by Ana Ansell | Apr 17, 2021 | News
Qualus is proud to be a founding partner of the Sustainable Leather Foundation, whose aim is to support the industry to develop more sustainable practices in leather manufacture. The Foundation was established in 2020 as a not for profit organisation with a focus to...
by Ana Ansell | Apr 12, 2021 | News
R.P.Daniels, D.Cutner, A.Sadeghi, Qualus, UK – Indian Leather Magazine Cost savings can be made by reducing the quantities of chemicals used in retanning, dyeing and fatliquoring. These can be considerable, but for success – that is the...
by Ana Ansell | Apr 6, 2021 | Case study, News
BACKGROUND León has grown rapidly as a hub for automotive leather production over the last twenty years. With its proximity to the US, it’s an ideal place for suppliers to the automotive industry. A major problem, however, is consistent access to water. Tanneries...
